The Nerves - Paper Dolls

[@judgejase7583]

One of the best powerpop songs of ALL time ( I put it up there with "Shake Some Action" by the Flamin Groovies"). Never forget that The Nerves also wrote and performed the original of "Hanging on the Telephone" which was later COVERED by Blondie ! Such an under-rated band.

[@adriancallaghan]

I'm loving the surfy-punk guitars.

[@rrrbub]

All those bands like the Nerves, the Swell Maps, the Damned, the Ramones, Crass, the Fall, Joy Division, James Chance and the Contortions and whatever a lot of bands I can't think of or name here just go to show that and why Punk rock is the greatest genre in Rock music ever.

[@samngrg508]

couldn't agree more

[@hollies65]

I remember The Rebels...I was a scene maker back then...what a great time...I was associated with the Wild Giraffes...Saw The Nerves at The looking Glass In Euclid...they were traveling in a station wagon...Jack lee was super nice guy.

[@TheDASGroup]

I love this song! I always thought it was stupid none of my friends appreciate the genius of this group!

[@James007Bone]

In memory of Jack Lee who wrote this Power Pop song - rest in peace ...

[@104Bosco]

Paul Collins of The Beat (center and drummer), also Peter Case (right and bass player). Later both were major song writers and rhythm guitar players in their respective successful bands. Paul with "The Beat" and Peter with "The Plimsouls."

[@marcfriedlander2479]

Not really. The Plimsouls and The Beat just re-did old Nerves songs

[@crosslink1493]

@@marcfriedlander2479 They did covers from their Nerves days with their new groups, but also wrote a lot of new stuff. Same power pop music genre, but new tunes. Its all good whether its the The Nerves, Plimsouls, or The Beat.

[@peteormond3565]

spellbinding, amazing hook and lyric.

[@paperfaceteam9757]

RIP Jack Lee

[@Bolt24HotSounds]

classic

[@LarzGustafsson]

This excellent tune has also been recorded by the Rubber City Rebels.

[@johnnycheole]

@ZLUGGO @ZLUGGO I play with the drummer from the Rubber City Rebels and Hammer Damage Band, Mike Hammer. We are in Atlanta ga. He is no "has been", this guy still rocks! Hammer gave me a copy of his Hammer Damage Band 45 with "Laugh" on side A from 1978. WOW! classic. Anyway, search for some "Grinder Nova" videos here on youtube. You'll see. he still kicks arse! Also try "Cletis and his City Cousins" too. Cheers, Johnny

[@robertlucchesi2665]

What a song!

[@telecasterchopper]

Oh yes! Three chords: B, A, and F#. Powerful and efficient.

[@Rawwwwwwrq]

Wow That sounds awesome

[@Rawwwwwwrq]

woah i just listened to it, great version of a great song

[@joesatana]

@happyanarki and the amazing SAICOS, protopunk from Peru

[@flutehippie]

I wonder if anyone mentioned it but Jack Lee, the leader of this group wrote Hangin On The Telephone which was a huge hit for Blondie. Jack was from Texas. His career should have been a bit bigger. Great instinctive song writer.

[@crazyfingers58]

Hmmmm.... Texas? Alaska is actually where he was from.

[@crazyfingers58]

New album from Jack is being released in November 2016. Vinyl only. Get your hands on it while you can.

[@happyanarki]

@Kraehe You forgot The Saints, from Brisbane. One of the first punk bands ever. One of the best. Check out "I'm Strand"

[@ThinLynottFan]

Guitar reminds me Headmaster Ritual by the Smiths for some reason.

[@coronelius]

Thank you, now we can sing it right when we play the cover.

[@grimstuson9573]

great fucking ethereal music

[@blindblueeye]

what a cool song the best rock is always childlike.by the this doll is one of a kind ,,love what this song stands for,,thanks

[@LarzGustafsson]

They did the original version of "Hanging On The Telephone" too. Blondie had a hit with it.

[@Industrialitis]

I don't think so.

[@yvesescriva8661]

@@Industrialitis You're really not smart dude!

[@Industrialitis]

@@yvesescriva8661 /Whoosh

[@vanickinela]

Cool! I looked it up, yes hanging on the telephone written by Jack Lee in '76

[@LarzGustafsson]

@ZLUGGO Excellent, mate. I' m not calling anyone but myself a has been. I used to sing in various punk bands. Bizex-B for instance. Can be found on here and on MySpace.

[@SirMikeyD]

I'm cutting out all my paper dolls I wonder which one's gonna try to drive me crazy this time, oh this time I'm cutting out all my paper dolls I tried each one but they all, turned out the same, oh the same I tried each one but they all turned out the same I'm gonna tear 'em all up and then I'm gonna throw 'em away, hey

[@ReasonIsOutToLunch]

awesome too bad the world didn't get it

[@hollies65]

Can I give this 6 stars,

[@fraisefairy]

If you guys are looking for some new (or old) tunes, be sure to check out my playlist, "Gen X Mix"; it has all the good stuff, including The Nerves. :)

[@hollies65]

@johnnycheole Tell Mike Mike Steve from Cleveland said Hi! He played one of my parties as a member of the Walking Clampettes,out by the hotel pool...Cops came and we had to take it inside.

[@Rawwwwwwrq]

i love the nerves version but i like the rubber city rebels one more

[@LarzGustafsson]

@ecosmart123 Top stuff.

[@Timmaniac]

yep :)

[@JuliusSP1]

what does a paper doll symbolically mean in this tune? LIke things ya don't need? Like a walkman?

[@AlexeiStavroguine]

Real Estate makes the best cover version of this song.

[@lordmaynard5237]

The Droogs

[@pursey2]

Rubber City Rebels.

[@technologic21]

cool

[@coronelius]

what do they say in the first two verses?

[@Rawwwwwwrq]

you''ve heard the rebels version? that so cool! no one knows who they are

[@brittbill8496]

le face cover is badass

[@paulmessis1985]

Message to the ONE person who dislikes this... there is something wrong with you fool.

[@metaxuoblivion]

How the fuck did they never have a hit????

[@LarzGustafsson]

Rubber City Rebels recorded this one as well.

[@brittbill8496]

check out le face they did a cover .. its badass

[@BboyFlimsy]

I think true punk is much more diverse than often credited. From garage to hardcore, same back bone, different sound. This shit out today though, garbage like green day, fallout boy and Blink 182 are not eve close to punk. I think punk completely died out in 1984. I very rarely hear a band today I can even consider punk. At the same time though may be this makes punk more alive than ever. It's more underground and misunderstood than ever, and that's what punks all about.

[@ilsel.2647]

Lkm ♡◇♡◇♡◇

[@MaddeAsgard]

LOL Anarchists are fascists? Hahahah! Larz Gustafsson, I think you might need to buy a dictionary. Or do they even have dictionaries in Sweden?